by krista | Feb 10, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Yesterday, my first period class showed me this video (yes, technology in the classroom is a wonderful thing). It made me laugh. I came home and showed my kids, and they tried it. It’s even funnier live. Too bad I didn’t tape it. You’ve got to be...
by krista | Feb 8, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Love books? Love chocolate? Then you’ll love teenreads.com’s Valentine’s Day Contest: Teenreads.com Books to Fall in Love With 2012 The countdown to February 14th is on! And we’re spreading the love with our first-ever Valentine’s Day...
by krista | Feb 7, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
Does it ever make you uncomfortable believing there’s just one way to know God? It makes me uncomfortable sometimes. I’m a people pleaser. I want everyone to be happy. I really want everyone to like me. I hate knowing people are annoyed with me or think I...
by krista | Feb 3, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
13 wasn’t the best year for me. I was heavily into perms. Addicted to hairspray. Hungover on blue eyeshadow. I slathered on baby oil when I went to the beach, where I read the entire Sweet Valley High series in one sitting. My double-layered shirts always...
by krista | Feb 2, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
I used to think I should read the Bible because that would make God happy. Like God was a moody teacher: “Do what he wants or he’ll make your life miserable.” But, as I grew in my faith, I started wanting to read my Bible, loving to study it. It is...
by krista | Jan 31, 2012 | Stuff about Me, Uncategorized
The version of First Date that is out wasn’t the first version. It’s more like version 5.0. I am grateful for the amazing people who spent time reading it and making the suggestions that ultimately led to the novel that (I hope!) you have now. So I thought...
